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Activists to Mthethwa: “Who gave you the right to kill a sex worker?”
On Monday the murder trial of renowned artist Zwelethu Mthethwa was postponed again in the Western Cape High Court. Mthethwa is accused of murdering Nokuphila Kumalo, 23, who was a sex worker in Woodstock, on 14 April 2013.
Ashleigh Furlong
News | 1 June 2015
Residents clash in Philippi
Violence has erupted between residents of Lower Crossroads and the Marikana settlement in Philippi East. Today police shot rubber bullets and stun grenades at a group of protesters from Lower Crossroads apparently to prevent them attacking Marikana.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 29 May 2015
Marikana: Commuter killed and councillor’s house burnt down
Protests over service delivery for the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East have turned violent. An ANC ward councillor’s house was set alight earlier today, allegedly by protesters from Marikana. Police have also opened a case of murder after a man died on the way to hospital after his car was stoned.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 28 May 2015
Blikkiesdorp residents accuse ACSA and City of deciding their future without them
It has taken eight months for the residents of Blikkiesdorp to be given access to an agreement between the City of Cape Town and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). The agreement outlines ACSA’s plans to purchase the land on which the Blikkiesdorp residents are currently residing and rehouse them.
Ashleigh Furlong
News | 28 May 2015
Start HIV treatment sooner, study shows
It’s important to start treating people with HIV sooner rather than later, according to the findings of a large clinical study which could change treatment in many countries including South Africa.
Nathan Geffen
News | 27 May 2015
We have failed my community, says Masiphumelele leader
The government has failed to support the integration of foreigners into the Masiphumelele community, says local leader Mzuvukile Nikelo.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 27 May 2015
Meet the Nyanga youths who are dancing away from crime
Some high school students in Nyanga are working hard to eliminate the stigma that Nyanga is most known for: its high crime rate. They are investing their free time in dancing.
Pharie Sefali
News | 27 May 2015
Parents of pregnant students forced to spend the day at school gates
Parents of pregnant students at Fundokuhle Secondary School in Pietermaritzburg are spending the day at the school gates, on orders from the principal.
Ntombi Mbomvu
News | 27 May 2015